Roberto Cavalli: Genius Celebrates his 70th Anniversary
Posted on November 17, 2010
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| The day before yesterday a famous fashion designer Roberto Cavalli celebrated his 70th anniversary. Besides, this year it is his 40th year in the industry so he is really worth praising. Roberto Cavalli acted as a pioneer in many things, for example, he began as a textile printer for an Italian knitwear line, then he was the first to design a series of floral prints that caught the attention of several companies. |
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| In the early 70?s he invented and patented a new way to print leather and began to piece them together. Hermes and Pierre Cardin immediately commissioned pieces from him. He then started his own fashion house featuring bright flamboyant fabrics that appealed to the trendsetters. In 1992 he featured sand blasted denim – to tell the truth I was surprised to know this fact. The genius of the designer is undeniable. |
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| At age 30, he presented his first namesake collection at the Salon for Prêt-à-Porter in Paris. He brought it to the catwalks of the Sala Bianca of Palazzo Pitti in Florence, and later on those of Milano Collezioni jeans made of printed denim, intarsia leathers, brocade and wild prints. He then opened his first boutique in 1972 in Saint-Tropez. |
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| The only scandal in which Cavalli resulted involved happened in 2004. It was then that Cavalli was sharply criticized by the Hindu community for marketing a line of feminine underwear (designed for Harrods) which featured the images of Hindu goddesses. The line was eventually withdrawn and formal apologies were made. |
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| In an interview he once said, “My fashion has become a success because other designers have become so monotonous.” I really thing that his designs are anything but monotonous. That is one of the reasons of Cavalli’s enormous success. Here I have some more pictures of his gorgeous inventions. |
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ALDO Spring 2011 Shoe Collection
Posted on November 15, 2010
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| Successful companies build on their founding traditions while looking ahead to the future - and that is what designers at ALDO do,” states Aldo Bensadoun, founder & CEO of the ALDO Group. ALDO is a privately held company which operates over 1,500 retail stores, about 1,200 of which are under the ALDO banner. The ALDO Group is present in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland as well as in 52 franchised countries. |
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| Recently the company presented a new shoe collection for Spring – Summer 2011. The collection includes a series of heels and wedges that will doubtlessly make your legs slimmer and sexier. You can see here a couple of wedges made in pastel pink hue. It is pretty elegant, exquisite and classy. Multiple straps are still in fashion, that is why strappy wedges from ALDO are the right choice. |
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| My personal favorite is an exquisite sandal featuring a high heel and an unusual perforated upper. The sandal is presented in several color options- the black and the dark blue one are the best, according to my view and taste. I would say that Spring – Summer 2011 ALDO shoes are created for confident, stylish and sexual young women who want to look their best every minute of every day. And that is what ALDO offer us. |
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| These shoes will be going into production so you will get your chance to snatch them up at an affordable price, I can’t wait! The new collection is really nice too, fresh prints and easy colors to wear next spring and summer. |
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| ALDO is focused on the creation of high quality fashion footwear. This sought after brand pays close attention to details and to fine craftsmanship. ALDO is dedicated to bringing you both quality and cutting edge trends at affordable prices, season after season. |
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Top 5 Fendi Boots for F/W 2010
Posted on November 11, 2010
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| Adele Casagrande set up a small leather and fur company in 1918, but it was through her marriage with Edoardo Fendi in 1925 that this Italian label got its famous name. After Karl Lagerfeld joined as the brand’s creative director in 1966 and created the double F logo, Fendi rapidly grew into one of the world’s premier luxury labels, with ready-to-wear, fragrance, eyewear, shoes, luggage, and home furnishings among its many interests. This fall, invest in timeless sophistication with Lagerfeld’s collection of elegant, comfortable and feminine boots. |
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| Leather platform knee boots are bronze leather knee high boots featuring a heel that measures about 120mm with a 40mm concealed platform. Fendi boots have an almond toe, stitched seam detailing and a zip fastening at side. Wear these casualwear looking boots to add a subtle flash of metallics to denim. |
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| The next offer from Fendi is Gold Mine leather boots. Green leather knee high boots with a low heel that measures 4 cm. Fendi boots are loose fit, have a leather band at top with a designer stamped gold tone plaque, a concealed zip fastening along inner leg and a simply pull on. But what I like about this boot most of all is a designer moss green color. |
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| What can be more unusual than boots named Love Story? These Love Story Suede Boots are really amazing. Made in dark brown hue they feature gold-tone buckle detailing, a high heel and a platform. Besides, they have a raised tab at front, buckle loops, a round toe, a side zip fastening and a rubber sole. |
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| Stride stylishly through the season in Fendi’s flat black suede over-the-knee boots. Pull them on over skinny jeans and add a chunky knit for effortless weekend chic. The boots have four suede strips around the boot that fasten with gold studs at the back, an almond toe, splits at the back of the knee and a zip fastening at the side. |
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| Rev up your new-season look with Fendi’s black leather biker boots with gold studs and buckle embellishment, studs at the front, a round toe and a buckle at the side. |
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Maison Martin Margiela Sculptural Wool Boots
Posted on November 10, 2010
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| When I came across the items made by Maison Martin Margiela when surfing the Internet yesterday, I was amazed by some ideas of the designer. That is why I offer you the most extravagant boot that might be of interest for fashionistas this winter. |
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| Maison Margiela is a Belgian fashion designer. He studied at Antwerp’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts along with the legendary avantgarde fashion collective the Antwerp Six. Many still consider him to be the “7th” member of the collective. |
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| Maison Martin Margiela unveiled fabulous Sculptural wool boots. They have an exaggerated round toe, zip fastening on inner ankle, a white stitch at back and stitched seams. These wool boots are made in natural gray color and feature a cone shaped heel that measures about 12 and a half cm with a 25mm concealed platform. I think the heel is high enough to look sexy yet steady enough to be comfortable. |
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| Give winter ensembles avant garde edge with Maison Martin Margiela’s gray wool sculpted platform boots. Experts advise to wear this style with minimalist separates and gothic accessories for a contemporary downtown look. |
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| The most unusual thing about the wool boots is a sculptured sole. It looks a bit massive and strange but it is very extravagant. In the picture you can see a model wearing the Maison Martin Margiela Sculptural Wool Boots teamed up with Alexander McQueen bangle, Acne jeans, Kain top and a handbag by Maison Martin Margiela. |
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| And the last thing for now is the price. The boots are available online at £514.89. I think it is not that much for quality designer boots, and would you pay that sum of money for the Maison Martin Margiela Sculptural Wool Boots? |
